answered prayer

Today was picture day. All of the kids get their pictures taken once a month to update their parents, and it was a little on the crazy side trying to changing them in and out of clothes and getting them all through. But in the midst of the hectic morning...God gave me a perfect moment of encouragement. I feel like He has completely answered my prayers from last night.

I went to get Jeffy for his pictures...the boy I posted about yesterday. I was a little worried because he had just been crying and was not looking in any kind of mood to undergo a photo shoot. Recap: he is the boy who has some great physical challenges and has adapted to the point where he doesn't walk but instead scoots around using one side of his body. We have been working on this, but it has been hard to monitor his progress.

The point of this story is that while we were taking his pictures, we were trying to lure him with toys and such to get a smile out of him...and Jeffy stood up by himself on the table and WALKED towards me! I cannot tell you how shocked and excited I was!! This may sound small...but honestly it brought tears to my eyes. I have never seen this boy stand on his own, much less walk, and both happened right in front of me. It was just the boost that I needed, and it was such a reminder to never underestimate what He can do. I'm so proud of that boy...he is such a fighter.

Another high point of the day: J-man (different boy) repeated me saying "I love you". He might not know what it means...but it was adorable nonetheless!

Beyond that, picture day kind of consumed our time. I'm glad that tomorrow will be back to regular schedule!

Becca and I are now off to make our hot tea. Lately we've been spending part of our nights drinking tea out on the balcony in our rocking chairs. Once we get past the fact that our room is apparently next to some sort of sewage system and therefore we get occasional whiffs of toilet bowl stench up our noses...it is quite an enjoyable experience! We will make the best old ladies one day.

Thanks for your comments and prayers! Love you all!!

P.S. We have a talent show coming up this Thursday. Get excited. Feel free to post any comments to remind me of talents that I might possess...as of right now, Becca and I are either singing, stepping, or performing an acrobatic stunt of some sorts. This could be interesting.